Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
romuleifolia
ID:
59825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) ii. (1888) 339.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059154



Common Names

  • Saussurea Romuleifolia
  • Tibetan Wormwood
  • Tibetan Mugwort


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Synonyms

  • Saussurea romuleifolia romuleifolia [unknown]
  • Saussurea romuleifolia romuleifolia [unknown]

Description

Saussurea romuleifolia (also called Alpine Saw-wort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea romuleifolia is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea romuleifolia is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea romuleifolia is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Saussurea romuleifolia

Saussurea romuleifolia is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in the Mediterranean region.

Saussurea romuleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea romuleifolia?

Saussurea romuleifolia

What is the family of Saussurea romuleifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Saussurea romuleifolia?

Romuleifolia Saw-wort

Species in the Saussurea genus

Saussurea sughoo, Saussurea sylvatica, Saussurea compta, Saussurea apus, Saussurea paleata, Saussurea graminea, Saussurea gossipiphora, Saussurea chinensis, Saussurea petrovii, Saussurea kungii, Saussurea polypodioides, Saussurea foliosa, Saussurea leptolepis, Saussurea canandrifoia, Saussurea rigida, Saussurea kolesnikovii, Saussurea malitiosa, Saussurea taipaiensis, Saussurea veitchiana, Saussurea pectinata, Saussurea souliei, Saussurea orgaadayi, Saussurea lavrenkoana, Saussurea hypargyrea, Saussurea odontolepis, Saussurea chamarensis, Saussurea hieracioides, Saussurea mongolica, Saussurea franchetii, Saussurea chionophylla, Saussurea macrolepis, Saussurea rockii, Saussurea polygonifolia, Saussurea kingii, Saussurea maximowiczii, Saussurea scabrida, Saussurea obvallata, Saussurea graciliformis, Saussurea virgata, Saussurea amabilis, Saussurea huashanensis, Saussurea riederi, Saussurea sericea, Saussurea laniceps, Saussurea eriostemon, Saussurea porcii, Saussurea kurilensis, Saussurea dolichopoda, Saussurea tunglingensis, Saussurea acroura,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References